Donation law concerns cost me job: Davis

CHRIS Davis says he was sacked as Queensland's assistant health minister partly because he raised concerns about changes to political donation laws. Premier Campbell Newman sacked Dr Davis this week, saying his decision to speak out against some...

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Tinkler faces ICAC over pollie donations

Nathan Tinkler tells ICAC, he gives to political parties because he's a great guy. Source: AAP NATHAN Tinkler has told NSW's donation rort inquiry he gives to political parties because he's "such a great guy", not because he thinks his largesse...

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Truck driver's arrest sparks SA drug bust

THE arrest of a truck driver in NSW has led to a drug bust in South Australia. Police on Wednesday stopped a truck on the Sturt Highway, near Gol Gol, and found six bags of cannabis weighing about 160 grams, leading them to charge the 42-year-old...

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Trial for academic over indecency claims

Criminologist Paul Wilson is ordered to stand trial for allegations he indecently treated two girls. Source: AAP QUEENSLAND criminologist Paul Wilson has been ordered to stand trial over allegations he indecently treated two girls in the...

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Abbott hits back over state budget riot

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is confident he can get controversial budget measures through parliament. Source: AAP PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has told the states they must accept there are "swings and roundabouts" when it comes to federal money....

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Borders commander warns vigilance is vital

THE army general charged with preventing asylum seeker boats from reaching Australia says ongoing vigilance is vital. There have been no successful people smuggling ventures to Australia since late December, but Lieutenant General Angus Campbell...

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Uncensored Rudd reveals batts flaws

Kevin Rudd move to expose cabinet discussions about insulation scheme had a short-lived opposition. Source: AAP OPPOSITION to Kevin Rudd's plan to reveal the innermost secrets of the federal government lasted for a little less than 16 hours....

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Labor pounce on second staffer conflict

Federal Minister Nigel Scullion is under fire over a staff member cited for conflict of interest. Source: AAP LABOR has vowed to continue probing a second Abbott government minister over conflict of interest allegations. William "Smiley"...

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NSW police officer charged with assault

A NSW police officer has been charged with assaulting a colleague during a domestic dispute. The female senior constable, attached to a command in the Western Region, was summonsed to court after allegedly assaulting a police another officer...

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Sony sinks to $A1.46bn quarterly loss

Struggling electronics giant Sony says it lost 128.4 billion yen in the fiscal year to March. Source: AAP SONY Corp sank to a 138 billion yen ($A1.46 billion) quarterly loss because of expenses related to exiting the personal computer business....

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Gillard's book will be out in October

Former PM Julia Gillard says writing her memoir has been an exhilarating and cathartic experience. Source: AAP FORMER prime minister Julia Gillard has worked through a special kind of therapy after losing her job: writing a book. My Story...

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Italy diplomat denies abuse in Philippines

AN Italian diplomat facing human trafficking and child abuse allegations in the Philippines has denied any wrongdoing. Daniele Bosio, who has been suspended as Italy's ambassador to Turkmenistan, submitted an affidavit on Wednesday denying the...

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Missing Queensland girl found safe

Police say 3 men and a woman who abducted Queensland toddler Bella Goulding are known to her family. Source: AAP A TWO-YEAR-OLD girl abducted from her father's southeast Queensland home has been found safe and well in a Brisbane suburb. ...

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Militants kidnap, kill 20 Iraqi soldiers

A series of bombings in Iraq has killed 19 people, authorities say. Source: AAP MILITANTS who attacked a military base in north Iraq kidnapping 20 soldiers later shot them dead. The soldiers were abducted by a large group of militants...

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Puffing Hockey silent on cigar tax

Treasurer Joe Hockey has avoided a question about a tobacco tax after being caught having a cigar. Source: AAP JOE Hockey probably hoped he had got away without being questioned about having that sly cigar with his finance minister. But...

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Dozens hurt in China protest

At least 29 police have been injured in China during a protest over a proposed waste incinerator. Source: AAP A PROTEST in eastern China over a plan to build a waste incinerator has turned violent with state media reporting at least 10 demonstrators...

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